English subtitles for clip: File:Dan Gable Receives the Presidential Medal of Freedom.webm

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The President: Today, it's
my privilege to present

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our nation's highest
civilian honor,

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the Presidential Medal of
Freedom, to one of the

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greatest wrestlers in
American history,

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Iowa legend Dan Gable.

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As a high school wrestler,
Dan went 64 and zero.

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Dan then attended Iowa
State, where he secured

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two NCAA wrestling
championships.

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In the midst of the Cold
War, he was selected to

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represent Team USA at
the 1972 Munich Olympics.

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Dan won every match and
did not give up a single point.

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Defeated their wrestler in
that final match and

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took home the Olympic
gold medal.

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Mr. Gable: It has been a
lifetime of work, learning

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from many others to be an
outstanding

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competitor and person.

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I thank you very much for
giving this kid here the

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opportunity to reach this
level of the highest award

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a civilian can get.

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The President: Today in
recognition of his really

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exceptional achievements,
Dan will become the first

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wrestler in history to
receive this,

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our most important award.

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(applause)